Geographies of New Caledonia-Kanaky : Environments, Politics and Cultures / edited by Matthias Kowasch, Simon P. J. Batterbury.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kowasch, Matthias.

Contributor:

Batterbury, Simon P. J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geography.

Human geography.

Cultural geography.

Conservation biology.

Ecology.

Anthropology.

Physical geography.

Regional Geography.

Social and Cultural Geography.

Human Geography.

Conservation Biology.

Physical Geography.

Local Subjects:

Regional Geography.

Social and Cultural Geography.

Human Geography.

Conservation Biology.

Anthropology.

Physical Geography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

This open access book provides a unique overview of geographical, historical, political and environmental issues facing the French overseas territory New Caledonia, also called “Kanaky” by the indigenous Kanak people, who outnumber citizens of European and other origin. New Caledonia has seen a long and complex struggle for decolonization, but is still on the United Nations’ list of “Non-Self Governing territories” and there is little sign of change following three referendums on independence and extensive negotiations with France. The archipelago possesses around a quarter of the world’s nickel deposits, giving it additional strategic importance when demand for the mineral is strong. The islands have unique biodiversity, and Caledonian coastal lagoons have been listed as UNESCO world heritage sites since 2008. The book offers detailed insights into the environmental and human geographies of the archipelago, with a focus on the links between environmental protection and extensive mining operations, between political independence struggles and continued wellbeing and economic development, and the differing visions for the future of the islands. This multidisciplinary volume, one of the few to appear in English, appeals to researchers, students and policy makers across the environmental, social and political sciences.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I. Environmental protection and biodiversity. Chapter 1.Which environmental policies for New Caledonia?

Chapter 2. What makes New Caledonia’s flora so outstanding?

Chapter 3. Marine biodiversity in New Caledonia in relation to conservation challenges

Part II. Fisheries and agriculture. Chapter 4. Small-scale fisheries in New Caledonia: towards a fishers’ perspective

Chapter 5. “Fortunately, I have my field”: changes and permanencies in Kanak family farming

Part III.Extractive industries, mining development and waste management. Chapter 6. Waste level rise? Scales, spaces, and policies of waste in New Caledonia

Chapter 7. Conflicts and legitimacy of environmental organizations facing mining projects in New Caledonia-Kanaky

Chapter 8. Decolonization process without independence in the light of changes in the nickel sector in New Caledonia

PartIV: Land reform and urban development: Chapter 9: Land reform, conflict and local development on “Grande Terre”

Chapter 10: Has “White Nouméa” become more Kanak?

Chapter 11: Kanak cultural heritage on colonised and damaged lands

Chapter 12: What future for Kanak Languages? Size and geographic distribution

Chapter 13: Transforming Kanak knowledge to teach students and train teachers in New Caledonia

Chapter 14: Gender, politics and power in New Caledonia

Chapter 15: The emergence of an autonomous political arena in Ouvéa: an ethnography of its local council

Chapter 16: Indigenous rights or national independence? Paths of self-determination in New Caledonia

Chapter 17: New Caledonia’s self-determination process

Chapter 18: A critical reflection of the notion of “common destiny” in Kanaky-New Caledonia

Chapter 19: The citizenship dilemma in decolonising New Caledonia

Chapter 20. Conclusion.

ISBN:

3-031-49140-8

OCLC:

1430565764